There are many reasons and benefits to covering your hay crop. When completely covered by quality tarps and sheds, the hay will stay uniform and keep its excellent quality. If one wants to export their hay, these tarps and sheds are of utmost importance, seeing the value of a poorly covered haystack can be cut in half, and only be of value in the domestic market. Contrary to this, premium quality hay can be worth $ 150 per tonne. By using quality tarps one can gain a greater potential sales market, reduce wear and tear of equipment, as hard or frozen bales will damage it, and have a larger return of your invested dollars.
Typically a hay tarp can be used for three to five years if cared for properly. A few hundred dollars spent on a high quality hay tarp may provide you thousands of dollars in savings versus not covering your hay. Those customers who use the hay rely upon a hay tarp or hay barn to protect the hay they purchased until the livestock have consumed it. If hay is not protected, mold and bacteria cause spoilage of the hay. Spoiled hay fed to livestock can create health problems. Be sure to protect your hay and get maximum production from your livestock.
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